Store Leadership Trainee: Path to Senior Manager

Drake Supermarkets Pty Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount 10%

Family discount 10%

Onboarding & career progression

Company funded retail qualifications

Vehicle leasing opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

Health insurance

Job summary

Drakes Rochedale is seeking a motivated, hands-on Store Manager-in-Training to learn every facet of supermarket operations, from stock control to people management. You will progress into a senior management role after completing the program, reporting to the Store Manager and leading a high-performing team in a busy Brisbane retail environment.

We value initiative, strong communication, and a customer-first approach, with on-the-job training, extensive onboarding, and clear career progression

Qualifications

• Significant grocery and fresh food retail knowledge.
• Experience in leading and managing teams.
• Ordering and cost control expertise.
• An excellent understanding of gross profit calculations.
• Accurate team rostering.
• Passion and enthusiasm with a hands-on approach.
• Unparalleled commitment to customer service.
• Excellent communication with management, team members, customers and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills.
• Commitment to work health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage store operations under Store Manager guidance.
• Rostering and scheduling of team members.
• Place and manage orders; oversee stock takes.
• Monitor KPIs and drive performance.
• Coach, train and performance manage team members.

Skills

Grocery retail knowledge

Team leadership

Roster management

Cost control

Merchandising

Customer service

Communication

Leadership & delegation

Staff development

WHS awareness

Gross profit understanding

Ordering & stock control

Job description

Drakes Rochedale is seeking a motivated, hands-on Store Manager-in-Training to learn every facet of supermarket operations, from stock control to people management. You will progress into a senior management role after completing the program, reporting to the Store Manager and leading a high-performing team in a busy Brisbane retail environment.

We value initiative, strong communication, and a customer-first approach, with on-the-job training, extensive onboarding, and clear career progression